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London ‘riot’: Police in Lambeth pelted with fireworks as they respond to 999 call RIOT police were attacked with fireworks and bottles after being called out to reports of a man with a suspected firearm and a gang with knives at a street party in south London. By Thomas Hunt PUBLISHED: 06:30, Tue, Aug 1, 2017 | UPDATED: 08:57, Tue, Aug 1, 2017

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PoliceTwitter @xfayex Police responded to a 999 call in South London

Two women at the scene were taken to hospital after they were hit by a car as police responded to the “large disturbance” linked to a party on a public green.

Police and ambulance services responded quickly to the incident in Lambeth, south London.

Witness Goran Zdrale said he saw a “mini riot” and “a group of 60-80 young people pushed from an estate down Dorset road”.

Speaking to Express.co.uk, Scotland Yard said: “Eight arrests were made for violent disorder and they are currently being held in a south London police station. Related articles

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“Three officers are reported to have suffered minor injuries.”

Dozens of riot police were at the scene and the force helicopter circled overhead for several hours.

The MET Police said: “As officers were on route to the location there were reports of a car having collided with two pedestrians.

“On arrival, police attempted to clear the area of the party to investigate both incidents but crowds became hostile to police and some people threw items, including fireworks, at officers. G20 summit: Second day of violence as protestors clash with riot police Sat, July 8, 2017 Riot police have been involved in running battles with protestors in Hamburg as demonstrations at the G20 summit turned violent for the second night in a row

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“Further officers, including the Territorial Support Group, attended the location to disperse the crowds.

“The two pedestrians – both women – were taken to hospital. Their injuries are described as not life-threatening. The occupants of the car had fled the scene prior to police arrival.”

Locals reacted to the chaos on social media.

Bridie Wilkinson asked on Twitter: “Anyone in Vauxhall Oval area know why there are helicopters, police dogs and riot gear on the streets?”

seemed like there was a big party going on earlier, a few big bangs followed by screaming, some running – couldn’t tell how serious it was — Fionnuala Gregan (@Figig) August 1, 2017

In response, John Kuzara said: “There was a street rave of 200ish people happening outside my flat and the police came to break it up, but it got super out of hand…”

Fionnuala Gregan also told of hearing “loud bangs” during the mayhem.

She wrote on Twitter: “Seen at least 2 hours of police helicopter, 3 riot vans, and road blocked by police cars outside my house tonight in Vauxhall,” she wrote.

“Seemed like there was a big party going on earlier, a few big bangs followed by screaming, some running – couldn’t tell how serious it was.